scroll

//skroʊl//
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Visual representation of scroll

Noun

scrollSingular
scrollsPlural
1

A roll of parchment, paper, or other material, especially one with writing on it.

The ancient scroll contained a map of the lost city.

2

An ornamental design or carving resembling a partly unrolled scroll of parchment.

The antique chair was decorated with elegant scrolls on its armrests.

Verb

scrollInfinitive
scrollPresent tense
scrolledPast tense
scrolledPast participle
scrollingPresent participle
scrollsThird-person singular
1

To move text or graphics up, down, or across a display screen to view different parts of a document or image.

Scroll down to see the rest of the article.

2

To move through content on a digital device by swiping or using a mouse wheel.

I scrolled down the page to find the information I needed.